Adam Schein Says Jayden Daniels Is Officially 'Dead' To LSU

Adam Schein Says Jayden Daniels Is Officially 'Dead' To LSU

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Adam Schein Says Jayden Daniels Is Officially 'Dead' To LSU

Adam Schein was the latest pundit to condemn Jayden Daniels for sending a cease and desist letter to LSU.

Daniels informed his alma mater that it can no longer use his name, image and likeness after LSU gave No. 5 to wide receiver DJ Pickett. LSU never formally retired the number, which Daniels wore while winning a Heisman Trophy in 2023, but the SEC program hadn't reassigned it since the star quarterback went to the NFL.

The public has widely panned Daniels, and Schein joined that chorus with a heated diatribe on his Mad Dog Sports Radio show.

"There is no one in sports right now who is more moronic than Jayden Daniels," Schein said. "Jayden Daniels and his team, they have absolutely embarrassed themselves. I have never seen anything quite like this. Jayden Daniels sends a cease and desist letter to LSU. Doesn’t want his name, image, likeness being used because they are issuing his uniform No. 5 to DJ Pickett. Wait, what? Amateur hour."

Schein rips Daniels

Oct 19, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) passes the ball against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter of the game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images© Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Schein argued that no college football player should have his number retired. LSU distinguishes retired jerseys from numbers, so Billy Cannon is the only player to have his number (20) permanently retired.

While it's not retired, nobody has worn No. 9 since Joe Burrow left Baton Rouge. The Cincinnati Bengals star said the school told him they wouldn't use No. 9 again, but Schein doesn't seem to believe Daniels merits the same promise.

"You're not Joe Burrow … And I love Jayden Daniels in college. I love him as a pro. You're not even close to Joe Burrow. You're not even in the ballpark of Joe Burrow," Schein claimed. "That LSU offense was the best offense in the history of college football. So what are we even talking about here?"

Schein believes Daniels damaged his reputation with LSU beyond repair by sending the cease and desist letter.

"You are a god at LSU," Schein added. "Why would you take your standing where you are and take all the fans, the current coaches, administration, the alum, everyone who was ever a student when you were there, and urinate on them? That's what transpired. Why would you piss away all the great will you earned? You're now dead to LSU."

This story was originally published by The Spun on Aug 18, 2026, where it first appeared in the College Football section. Add The Spun as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

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